Michigan vs OSU: QBs since 2001

I remember the Pryor recruitment and how Michigan was considered a heavy contender. I wonder how things would have turned out...

So because OSU has only had 2 fewer starting qbs since 2001 that is why we are losing? Right.. just another excuse why this program is a disaster

So because OSU has only had 2 fewer starting qbs since 2001 that is why we are losing? Right.. just another excuse why this program is a disaster

program stability. The poor pass blocking led to our QB injuries this year and the lack of depth at QB is all about program stability. OSU has been the most stable program in the country since around 2001 and, well, we've been a train wreck.

JH will have a Big Ten contender once he can establish excellence and continuity at QB. 

He also needs a better o-line.

Other than those two things, the rest of the pieces really are already in place. 

Gotta be patient, however, until the o-line and QB situations get straightened out. 

Peters and McCaffrey are RS freshman and a freshman.  The o-line is not conistent at pass protection, but guys like Onwenu and Ruiz are promising for underclass guys. 

You have to look at facts, instead of just saying 'Harbaugh sucks can't win the big game etc.'

Only 30 guys in the 2014 and 2015 classes combined (and the quality level in those classes was not championship level either).  Those are are the classes that normally would be the core of the team this year. 

 

 

We've definately had a lot of bad luck with injuries at the QB position.  We've also really struggled with the o-line for quite a few years now.  I think the o-line has put our QB's health in danger.  But, the big thing I notice is that our roster simply can't handle injuries the way OSU's can.  If we get injuries we're playing true freshman or transfers we've crossing our fingers will work out.  If OSU gets injuries they're playing other top recruits that are just a year younger than the guy ahead of them.  Our coaching instability the past 10 years has really done a number on our roster.  This will get better next year, but we're not there yet.

The QB injuries have been so frustrating, especially since OSU runs their QB and you'd expect them to get an injury or two. You would think this is just dumb luck, but I do think there is a direct correlation to the poor OL talent since Henne left. We had one decent line since then. Bad OL means QBs getting crushed like today.

Besides the fact this is a pretty big stretch (M has had 2 more diff starters than OSU since 2001), 2 of your stated starters listed are wrong.

In 2007, Henne started and played most of the game (Mallett only had 3 pass attempts)

In 2010, Denard started and played over 1/2 of the game.

Of those OSU qb’s ended drafted as a qb? Krenzel, and he only lasted 2 years. JT will be a receiver if he ever uses up his eligibility.

Navarre in '01 --> that should have been Henson and a W had he not taken Yankee cash.

Sheridan in '08 -> not his fault, he would have had competition to start at Albion

Forcier in '09 -> reminded me of Navarre in '01

We really only had THREE great performances in those games.

Navarre in '03 and DRob in '11 and Devin in '13 (until the pick on the 2-pt pass)

Of all those losses, the worst was Lloyd punting out of FG formation for 22 yards late in '05. Henne was good enough that day with NO running game to win.